S.C. legislation would require an ultrasound before abortion
By SEANNA ADCOX
Associated Press Writer
Jan 12

COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- Pregnant women seeking an abortion in South Carolina would first have to look at ultrasound images of their fetus under legislation introduced this week.

The bill's sponsors believe the requirement would lead to fewer abortions, with more women opting for adoption or keeping their child.

"In having an ultrasound, someone who's considering an abortion can see it's not just a blob of tissue, that it is a human life," said Sen. Larry Grooms, R-Bonneau. "Once their decision is fully understood, they're more likely to choose life."

Pro-choice activists criticize the measure as restricting women's reproductive rights. the rest